Importance of making correct decisions part two: Methods to resolve faulty thinking

Mining Engineering | September 1, 2003| | Copyright

Part one of Ann-Marie Davies' column on decisionmaking appeared in the July issue of ME on pages 7 and 8.

The last article described some common pitfalls with decisionmaking, looking at processes and why faulty thinking occurs. This article continues this theme, looking at specific issues and methods to resolve them.

Confirmation bias

Most people will seek confirming evidence and disregard or neglect data that does not support their cause. Additionally, because a person has an interest in a particular outcome, data supporting the alternatives will appear less than fascinating. If a decision ...

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